ML Platform Engineer

About Stitch Fix, Inc.

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is the leading online personal styling service that helps people discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look - and feel - their best. Few things are more personal than getting dressed, but finding clothing that fits and looks great can be a challenge. Stitch Fix solves that problem. By pairing expert stylists with best-in-class AI and recommendation algorithms, the company leverages its assortment of exclusive and national brands to meet each client's individual tastes and needs, making it convenient for clients to express their personal style without having to spend hours in stores or sifting through endless choices online. Stitch Fix, which was founded in 2011, is headquartered in San Francisco.

About the Team

The mission of the ML Platform team at Stitch Fix is to build exceptional systems for deploying and serving machine learning models in production. As a member of this team, you will help develop APIs, systems, and platforms that unlock critical algorithmic capabilities. You will also create self-service tools and platforms to empower our data scientists with scalable research and development capabilities.

We are passionate about crafting elegant, scalable abstractions that stand the test of time. Our work is centered on reducing friction for colleagues running production algorithms, ultimately enhancing the velocity at which the business can innovate and grow.

About the Role

As an ML Platform Engineer at Stitch Fix, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers machine learning across our organization. You will design, develop, and support scalable, resilient services and frameworks for ML model training and deployment.

In this role, you'll contribute to the day-to-day operations of the ML Platform team, ensuring the smooth functioning of existing systems while driving improvements. You’ll collaborate closely with full-stack data scientists, offering consultation and support to help them unlock the full potential of our platform.

With significant autonomy, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of ML at Stitch Fix. Your ideas and expertise will drive improvements, codify best practices, and influence how we approach machine learning infrastructure and operations.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business partners, to solve complex distributed systems and business challenges at scale.
• Be part of a team with high visibility across the organization, driving impactful solutions that make a difference.
• Share your ideas and help guide the team’s investments toward high-value opportunities.
• Foster a culture of technical collaboration and contribute to the development of scalable, resilient systems.

We’re excited about you because…

• You bring 1–3 years of experience in software development, with a focus on data and ML infrastructure.
• You have a proven track record of building scalable, distributed production systems.
• Your coding and design skills are exceptional. While Python and Java are our primary tools, your overall engineering expertise and problem-solving abilities matter most.
• You’re proficient in leveraging big data technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Hive/Iceberg, Postgres, Redis, and similar tools.
• You have hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud-based providers.
• You excel at thinking globally, developing solutions that address multiple needs while prioritizing business impact.
• Your strong cross-functional communication skills enable you to simplify complex challenges and collaborate effectively with business partners to drive solutions forward.

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.

Compensation and Benefits

This role will receive a competitive salary and benefits. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with the range below, which includes our three geographic areas. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, location, and performance.This position is eligible for an annual cash award depending on employee and company performance. In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external careers site.

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